Testseek.com have collected 272 expert reviews of the Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Socket 1155 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Socket 1155.
January 2011
(87%)
272 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
1781 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Quad Core Performance with HyperThreading
Turbo Boost Technology
Optimized for Windows 7
8MB (Shared) L3 Cache
Unlocked
32nm Processor
Choice of OnDie or Discrete Graphics
Very Fast
Overclockable
Turbo 2.0 Technology
Built in HD 3000 Graphics
Outstanding media-processing capabilities. Good overall computing performance. Unlocked multiplier for simplified overclocking.
Excellent performance
Great Price
Runs very cool
Substantial performance improvement over existing Socket 1156 processors
New vector instructions promise even better performance down the road
Enhanced Turbo Boost
HyperThreading
And power management features
Low 95 watt TDP and low processor temperatures
Even when overclocked
Overclocks very well with a P67 Express motherboard
Major speed boost over previous-generation Core i7 chips in this price range
Highly overclockable
Inexpensive for the performance
32nm Architecture
Low Power
The editors didn't like
None
Gold
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Onboard video lacks DirectX 11 support
Won't replace what you can get with discrete cards. Requires new motherboard. Bundled CPU cooler discourages tinkering.
Requires new motherboards
Confusing name scheme
Requires a new Socket 1155 motherboard
Overclockability and features entirely dependent on motherboard
Cougar Point systems still limited to 24 PCIe lanes
Intel's introduction of 28 new CPUs and 10 new chipsets potentially confusing to the consumer
Chipset requirements mean you'll need a new motherboard
Integrated graphics still slow compared to cheap dedicated cards
Must have a K series processor to have full overclocking potential
If you are on the fence between the i5-2500K and i7-2600K I would suggest pairing a Z68 chipset motherboard with the i7-2600K and wait a dozen or so paychecks to purchase your graphics card of choice. The inclusion of Intel Hyper Threading in the i7...
Abstract: Well it is that time again Intel has launched a new Unlock kit and this one is sporting some serious hardware. For starters we received the new Intel Core Intel® Core™ i7. As with all Intel® Core™ i7 processors, this one has four cores. The full n...
After we completed the first tests of Sandy Bridge processors, the verdict was extremely positive. Intel engineers did a great job on the new microarchitecture, so the actual products based on it ended up with a great combination of consumer features....
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Published: 2011-04-05, Author: Patrick , review by: servethehome.com
Overall, this is a big win for Intel. The new processors are faster and offer lower processing power than their Lynnfield counterparts and those are positive developments in the server space. Processors like the Xeon E3-1260L will be very popular in the u...
Abstract: Let's show the basic specs of all Core i7 processors released to date in a series of quick-reference tables. The Core i7 was the first Intel processor to bring an integrated memory controller, feature available on AMD processors since the Athlon 64. In...
Abstract: Let's show the basic specs of all Core i7 processors released to date in a series of quick-reference tables. The Core i7 was the first Intel processor to bring an integrated memory controller, feature available on AMD processors since the Athlon 64. In...
Abstract: In November 2008, Intel introduced the Core i7 LGA 1366 processors, the first CPUs based on its new Nehalem architecture. After rolling them out on Socket LGA 1156 in September 2009, Nehalem was then released on 32nm dual core and six core CPUs in Jan...
Abstract: In November 2008, Intel introduced the Core i7 LGA 1366 processors, the first CPUs based on its new Nehalem architecture. After rolling them out on Socket LGA 1156 in September 2009, Nehalem was then released on 32nm dual core and six core CPUs in Jan...
Very Fast, Overclockable, Turbo 2.0 Technology, Built in HD 3000 Graphics,
None..,
After several weeks testing and trying out Intel's Core i7-2600k Sandybridge processor, there isn't a whole lot to say other than it's relatively cheap, it's fast and it's extremely overclockable. When a processor comes in just over US$300 and is thi...
